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Easy Garlic Butter Banana Bread Recipe Perfect for Homemade Treats

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A quick and easy banana bread recipe with a subtle savory twist from garlic butter, perfect for turning overly ripe bananas into a cozy homemade treat.

Ingredients

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  • 3 medium ripe bananas, mashed
  • 4 tablespoons garlic butter, softened (homemade roasted garlic butter or store-bought)
  • 1 ¾ cups (220 grams) all-purpose flour (can substitute with whole wheat flour)
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¾ cup (150 grams) granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ¼ cup (60 ml) milk (dairy or plant-based)
  • Optional: ½ cup chopped walnuts or pecans
  • Optional: ½ cup chocolate chips

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan or line it with parchment paper.
  2. Prepare the garlic butter: gently sauté 2-3 garlic cloves in 4 tablespoons of softened butter over low heat until fragrant and lightly golden, about 5 minutes. Let it cool slightly.
  3. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt.
  4. In a separate bowl, mash the bananas until smooth but still a little chunky. Add the garlic butter, sugar, eggs, vanilla extract, and milk. Mix until just combined (about 2-3 minutes).
  5. Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet banana mixture with a spatula until just incorporated. Do not overmix; some lumps are okay.
  6. Fold in any optional mix-ins like nuts or chocolate chips if desired.
  7. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top with a spatula.
  8. Bake for 50-60 minutes, checking doneness by inserting a toothpick in the center; it should come out clean or with a few moist crumbs. Tent with foil after 40 minutes if browning too fast.
  9. Let the bread cool in the pan for 15 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.

Notes

Cook garlic gently in butter to mellow flavor and avoid overpowering sweetness. Do not overmix batter to keep bread tender. Use very ripe bananas for best moisture and sweetness. Grease or line pan well to prevent sticking. Let bread cool completely before slicing for clean cuts.

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